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Heraklion Presents “A Traditional Dance Studio” in Three Performances

2022-07-25 by Phil Butler

Theater

Crete Region and the Association for the Dissemination of Greek Traditional Dances and Music will present “A Traditional Dance Studio.”

Tags: Bell of the Barbers, Bethlehem Gate, Culture workshop, Greece culture, Heraklion events, Heraklion plays, Region of Crete, summer events, traditional dance

Tall Ships Races 2013 Visits Riga

2013-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Alexander von Humboldt II

Coming this Summer to Riga, Latvia, scores of sailing ships from 35 countries will compete at the Tall Ships Races 2013 visiting the city for the first time in 10 years. The massive tall ship regatta is expected to deliver hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city, and 99 of the world’s most fabulous sailing vessels are slated to compete July 25 – 28.

Tags: Latvia, races, Riga events, Riga races, Riga Summer, Riga tourism, ship races, summer events

London Olympics: Latest Travel Advice

2012-03-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

London 2012

An avalanche of tourists is expected to hit London this summer for the Olympic Games. Hotels and airports are expecting to be deluged by almost 9 million visitors eager to welcome the world famous Olympic Flame.

Tags: 2012 Olympics, London Olympics, Olympic Games, summer events

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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Crete Mayors Sound the Alarm Over Natura 2000 ‘Black Hole’

2026-07-09 By Iorgos Pappas

The municipalities of Kantanos-Selino and Kissamos warn that Western Crete’s most famous Natura 2000 sites have fallen into a legal vacuum.

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Could Sea Turtles Help Control Crete’s Invasive Pufferfish?

2026-07-09 By Arthur Butler

The toxic pufferfish is taking over the seas of Crete. Scientists are now looking at the loggerhead sea turtle as a natural predator to control the invasive species.

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Heraklion’s Roads Are Being Sliced Open for Fiber Optics, and the Municipality Denies Responsibility

2026-07-09 By Kostas Raptis

The fiber optic installation in Heraklion has turned roads into obstacle courses. The Municipality says they just issue permits, while drivers deal with the mess.

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Storms May Develop Over Crete’s Mountains This Afternoon

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete will enjoy warm sunshine today, but afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop over the island’s mountainous interior.

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Heraklion Promises Greener Future—Residents Still Waiting to See It

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

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